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Ministry of Cooperation
Co-operative Societies/Banks Liquidated
Giving a reply to a Written Question on ‘Co-operative Societies/Banks Liquidated’ in the Rajya Sabha today, the Minister of Cooperation, Shri Amit Shah said, the information including details of liquidation of Cooperative Societies including Cooperative banks registered under the respective State Cooperative Societies Act is maintained by the concerned State Registrar of Cooperative Societies. The details of number of Multi-State Cooperative Societies including Multi-State Cooperative banks which are under liquidation for the last five years, State-wise and year wise is given below.
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Name of State
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Till 2018
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Till 2019
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Till 2020
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Till 2021
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Till December 15, 2022
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Andhra Pradesh
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2
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|
2
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2
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|
2
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|
2
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|
Delhi
|
|
2
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|
2
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|
4
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|
7
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|
11
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Gujarat
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|
1
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|
2
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|
2
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|
2
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|
2
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Jharkhand
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|
0
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0
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0
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0
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|
1
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Maharashtra
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|
10
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10
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12
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12
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13
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Odisha
|
|
11
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11
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|
11
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11
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11
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Punjab
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|
0
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0
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0
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|
1
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|
1
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|
Rajasthan
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|
3
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|
8
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9
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|
11
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15
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Tamil Nadu
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|
1
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|
2
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3
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|
3
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3
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Telangana
|
|
1
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|
1
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1
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|
2
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|
2
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Uttar Pradesh
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|
0
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5
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|
5
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|
9
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9
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UT of Chandigarh
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|
1
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
1
|
|
1
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|
Total
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32
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44
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|
50
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|
61
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|
71
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The list of number of Multi-State Cooperative Banks, which are under liquidation, statewise, year wise, for the last five years:-
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Name of State
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Till 2018
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Till 2019
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Till 2020
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Till 2021
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Till December 15, 2022
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Goa
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1
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Gujarat
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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Maharashtra
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2
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2
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2
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2
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2
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Total
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5
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5
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5
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5
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|
5
Year-wise allocation of Budget  under Integrated Scheme on Agriculture Cooperation in the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare was as follows:

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Year
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BE
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RE
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2017-18
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130.00
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230.00
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2018-19
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130.00
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144.68
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2019-20
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85.00
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140.00
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2020-21
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400.00
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350.00
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2021-22
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373.00
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373.00
The Ministry of Cooperation was established on 6th July, 2021 and the allocation of Budget  for the Financial Year 2022-23 to the Ministry is Rs. 900 Crore.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 Vaccination Update - Day 241
India sets new record, crosses 75 Cr landmark milestone
India home to more than 99% Healthcare Workers and Frontline Workers vaccinated with one shot of COVID Vaccine
India’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage has crossed 75 Crore landmark milestone today. More than 67 lakh  Vaccine Doses have been administered till 5:30 pm today. The daily vaccination tally is expected to increase with the compilation of the final reports for the day by late tonight. The country has also become home to more than 99% HCWs and FLWs vaccinated with one shot of COVID Vaccine.
Union Health Minister Shri Mansukh Mandaviya lauded the entire country for the achievement of 75 Cr landmark milestone.
WHO SEARO also congratulated India for accelerating COVID-19 Vaccination and achieving 75 Cr mark.
The cumulative coverage of vaccine doses, segregated based on population priority groups, is as follows:
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Cumulative Vaccine Dose Coverage
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HCWs
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1st Dose
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1,03,64,684
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2nd Dose
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86,11,479
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FLWs
|
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1st Dose
|
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1,83,38,713
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2nd Dose
|
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1,41,01,351
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Age Group 18-44 years
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1st Dose
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30,26,12,416
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2nd Dose
|
|
4,52,87,346
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Age Group 45-59 years
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1st Dose
|
|
14,45,93,468
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2nd Dose
|
|
6,37,26,534
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Over 60 years
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1st Dose
|
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9,36,68,415
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2nd Dose
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4,97,36,985
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Cumulative 1st dose administered
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56,95,77,696
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Cumulative 2nd dose administered
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18,14,63,695
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Total
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75,10,41,391
The vaccination exercise as a tool to protect the most vulnerable population groups in the country from COVID-19 continues to be regularly reviewed and monitored at the highest level.
Prime Minister's Office
Governors of Madhya Pradesh, Manipur, West Bengal and Himachal Pradesh call on the Prime Minister
The Governor of Madhya Pradesh, Shri Mangubhai Patel, the Governor of Manipur, Shri La. Ganesan, the Governor of West Bengal, Shri Jagdeep Dhankar and Governor of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar called on the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi in New Delhi today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Media Registration for 51st IFFI Opens
Panaji-Mumbai-New Delhi, 30 December 2020
Registrations have commenced for media delegates desirous of attending the 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India, being held in Goa during  January 16 – 24, 2021.
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the 51st IFFI will be held in a hybrid fashion.
To maintain COVID-19 related protocols, the number of media persons being accredited for physically covering the festival in Goa will be much less than usual.
Interested media persons who need to attend the festival in person may register themselves at this link: https://my.iffigoa.org/extranet/media/ .
Applicants should be above 21 years of age as on 1st January 2020 and should have professional experience of covering major International Film Festivals such as IFFI for a minimum of three years. Media accreditation shall be granted as per the guidelines approved by Principal Director General, PIB.
Registrations close by midnight of 10th January, 2021.
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Opportunity for online participation
There will be opportunities to attend festival-related activities virtually. A number of film screenings will be online.
All IFFI press conferences held by PIB will be live-streamed on PIB’s YouTube Channel youtube.com/pibindia and there will be provision for journalists to ask questions online.
Complete details of online participation will be announced in due course.PIB Mumbai / DJM /DR
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Ministry of Education
CUO Conducts Seminar on ‘Conservation of Biodiversity: Need of the Hour’
The Central University of Odisha  organized a Seminar on ‘Conservation of Biodiversity: Need of the Hour’ on 3 April 2023 under the G20 Working Group of Education Programme. The CUO has been selected as an Anchor Institution under the G20 Working Group of Education Programme.
The Programme was inaugurated by Prof. Chakradhar Tripathi, Hon’ble Vice-Chancellor of the University. He highlighted the importance of traditional knowledge and adhyatmikata in our country. The special lecture was delivered by two eminent scientists Prof. Sudhendu Mandal, Advisor, Academics & Administration, CUO and Prof. Siba Prasad Adhikary, former Vice Chancellor, Fakir Mohan University, Balasore. Prof. Tripathi while delivering the Chairman's address, said that every species is born on the earth for a special purpose. The conservation of biodiversity is maintained depending on the existence of the species. So conservation of biodiversity is the need of the hour, he said. Our tradition always tries for its conservation but the Western countries spoil it and cry for conservation at the international level.
Prof. Mandal in his talk focused on biodiversity and food security. He said that if biodiversity equivalence is destroyed, it will lead to food shortage. So conservation is essential. Prof. Adhikary, in his talk, said that Koraput is a biodiversity hotspot and we should make more research on finding out new areas of biodiversity development in undivided Koraput. Prof. Sharat Kumar Palita, Dean, of the School of Biodiversity & Conservation of Natural Resources gave a brief introduction to the theme. Dr. Pradosh Kumar Rath, Nodal Officer for CUO G20 Working Group delivered the welcome Note and Dr. Debabrata Panda, Asst. Professor BCNR proposed the Vote of Thanks. Along with the students, research scholars, and faculty members Prof. N.C. Panda, Dean, School of Languages; Dr. Pradosh Kumar Swain, HoD I/c. and Dr. Alok Baral, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Odia Language & Literature, Dr. Sourabh Gupta, HoD I/c, Journalism and Mass Communication and Dr. Phagunath Bhoi, Public Relations Officer were present on the occasion.
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Ministry of Defence
Relentless efforts by Indian Coast Guard to control the fire onboard MV X-Press Pearl
Indian Coast Guard  is working tirelessly to extinguish the massive fire onboard container vessel MV X-Press Pearl off Colombo, Sri Lanka. The challenging round-the-clock fire-fighting operation, underway since May 25, 2021 jointly with Sri Lankan authorities, has been named as Operation Sagar Aaraksha 2 which symbolises growing maritime cooperation between India and Sri Lanka.
At present, three ICG ships and four tugs deployed by Sri Lanka are involved in the operation and continuously fighting the fire by spraying AFFF and sea water using external fire-fighting systems. The non-stop joint firefighting efforts have yielded positive results with increasing signs of fire being under control. Smoke density has also reduced. The fire has been localised to a small area near the aft section of the vessel.
The ICG ships ‘Vaibhav’ and ‘Vajra’, in addition to their fire-fighting capabilities, are also equipped with adequate Pollution Response  capabilities for oil spill. The presence of a specialised PR vessel ICGS Samudra Prahari since May 29, 2021 has provided added strength to overall PR capabilities.Additionally, ICG Dornier aircraft sorties are being undertaken daily from Madurai for aerial assessment of the situation. Reports from the ships and aircraft indicate that there has been no oil spill.Further, with the careful and measured execution of firefighting operation, no change has been observed in trim and draught of the vessel indicating that the stability and watertight integrity of the vessel is intact.
The ICG ships and Sri Lankan tugs are undertaking continuous boundary cooling. Also, dropping of DCP bags over the burning vessel is being undertaken by a Sri Lankan helicopter to contain and extinguish the metallic fire.ICG formations at Kochi, Chennai and Tuticorin remain on standby for immediate assistance, if any, towards Pollution Response. Indian Coast Guard is closely monitoring the situation and maintaining continuous liaison with Sri Lankan Navy, Coast Guard, Marine Environment Protection Authority  and other authorities.
A similar joint operation between the two countries was named Sagar Aaraksha in September 2020 when ICG Ships and Sri Lankan authorities were involved in a fire-fighting operation onboard MT New Diamondoff the East Coast of Sri Lanka. MT New Diamond was carrying 2,70,000 Metric Tonnes of crude oil at the time of the incident and a major oil spill was averted due to the joint effort by ICG and Sri Lankan authorities.
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Ministry of Finance
Extension of due date of furnishing of Income Tax Returns and Audit Reports
In view of the challenges faced by taxpayers in meeting the statutory and regulatory compliances due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Government brought the Taxation and Other Laws  Ordinance, 2020  on 31st March, 2020 which, inter alia, extended various time limits. The Ordinance has since been replaced by the Taxation and Other Laws  Act.
The Government issued a Notification on 24thJune, 2020 under the Ordinance which, inter alia, extended the due date for all Income Tax Returns for the FY 2019-20  to 30th November, 2020. Hence, the returns of income which were required to be filed by 31st July, 2020 and 31st October, 2020 are required to be filed by 30th November, 2020. Consequently, the date for furnishing various audit reports including tax audit report under the Income-tax Act, 1961  has also been extended to 31st October, 2020.
In order to provide more time to taxpayers for furnishing of Income Tax Returns, it has been decided to further extend the due date for furnishing of Income-Tax Returns as under:
 The due date for furnishing of Income Tax Returns for the taxpayers  who are required to get their accounts audited [for whom the due date  as per the Act is 31st October, 2020] has been extended to 31st January, 2021.
 The due date for furnishing of Income Tax Returns for the taxpayers who are required to furnish report in respect of international/specified domestic transactions [for whom the due date  as per the Act is 30th November, 2020] has been extended to 31st January, 2021.
 The due date for furnishing of Income Tax Returns for the other taxpayers [for whom the due date  as per the Act was 31st July, 2020] has been extended to 31st December, 2020.
Consequently, the date for furnishing of various audit reports under the Act including tax audit report and report in respect of international/specified domestic transaction has also been extended to 31st December, 2020.
Further, in order to provide relief to small and middle class taxpayers, the said notification dated 24th June, 2020 had also extended the due date for payment of self-assessment tax for the taxpayers whose self-assessment tax liability is up to Rs. 1 lakh. Accordingly, the due date for payment of self-assessment tax for the taxpayers who are not required to get their accounts audited was extended from 31st July, 2020 to 30th November, 2020 and for the auditable cases, this due date was extended from 31st October, 2020 to 30th November, 2020.
In order to provide relief for the second time to small and middle class taxpayers in the matter of payment of self-assessment tax, the due date for payment of self-assessment tax date is hereby again being extended. Accordingly, the due date for payment of self-assessment tax for taxpayers whose self-assessment tax liability is up to Rs. 1 lakh has been extended to 31st January, 2021 for the taxpayers mentioned in para 3 and para 3 and to 31st December, 2020 for the taxpayers mentioned in para 3.
The necessary notification in this regard shall be issued in due course.
Prime Minister's Office
PM greets people of Gujarat on Foundation Day of Gujarat
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has greeted the people of Gujarat on Foundation Day of Gujarat.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"On Gujarat’s Foundation Day, my greetings to the people of Gujarat. Inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, Sardar Patel and several other greats, the people of Gujarat are widely admired for their diverse accomplishments. May Gujarat keep progressing in the coming years."
Prime Minister's Office
PM condoles the loss of lives in Afghanistan due to avalanches
PM condoles the loss of lives in Afghanistan due to avalanches
(The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has condoled the loss of lives in Afghanistan due to avalanches.
“Heartfelt condolences on the loss of lives in Afghanistan due to avalanches. India stands ready to assist in any way possible.”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Second Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group meeting to begin tomorrow at Gandhinagar
130 delegates from G20 member countries along with 11 invitee countries to participate
130 delegates from G20 member countries along with 11 invitee countries and 14 international organizations will take part in the Second G20 Environment and Climate Sustainability Working Group  meeting at Gandhinagar. Starting from tomorrow, the three-day  meeting would focus on thematic areas like arresting land degradation, accelerating ecosystem restoration & enriching biodiversity; Encouraging resource efficiency and Circular economy and Promoting a sustainable and climate resilient Blue economy. Special presentations on major initiatives like Namami Gange, Climate Resilient Infrastructure, Participatory Ground Water Management, Jal Jeevan Mission, and Swachh Bharat Mission will also be made during the meeting. Smt. Darshana Vikram Jardosh, Union Minister of State , Government of India is expected to inaugurate the meeting on 28th March.
The delegates will get an opportunity to witness a mix of modernity and tradition during the excursions, organised as a part of the meeting. India's ancient water management practices will be demonstrated at the Adalaj Vav- Ancient Stepwell and India’s engineering prowess will be on display at the Sabarmati siphon. Delegates will also have an opportunity to experience Gujarat's vibrant cultural traditions through specially curated dance and music performances, and will also have the opportunity to taste the local cuisine during their visit.
The conference will commence with a side event on Water Resources Management led by the Ministry of Jal Shakti, where G20 member countries will make presentations on best practices on this subject. The final day will feature more technical sessions and a discussion on the outline of the final Ministerial Communique. This information was shared in a press conference today by Neelesh K Sah, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment Forests & Climate Change and Subodh Yadav, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Jal Shakti. Nameeta Prasad, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Environment Forests & Climate Change and Vivek Kapadia, Director, Sardar Sarovar Narmada Nigam Ltd.
Various organizations under Ministry of Jal Shakti will also put up stalls on themes including Atal Bhujal Yojana, Swach Bharat Abhiyan, Jal Jeevan Mission, Namame Gange, Jal Shakti Abhiyan, National Water Mission etc during the meeting showcasing and sharing the high-quality work with the delegates.
The 2nd ECSWG meeting is a critical step in fostering the efforts of the G20 countries, invitee countries, and international organizations towards a sustainable and resilient future. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is committed to working with all stakeholders to drive outcomes under each of the priority areas, and to achieve a sustainable and resilient future for all.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays last respects to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar in Mumbai
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid his last respects to Bharat Ratna Lata Mangeshkar in Mumbai.
In a tweet, the Prime Minister said;
"Paid my last respects to Lata Didi in Mumbai. https://t.co/3oKNLaMySB"
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Statement issued at conclusion of the 17th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission
Following is the text of the Statement issued at conclusion of the 17th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission here today:
'Mr Piyush Goyal, India’s Minister of Commerce and Industry, Consumer Affairs and Food, and Public Distribution and Textiles, and Mr Dan Tehan, MP, Minister for Trade, Tourism and Investment, Government of Australia, have formally launched the resumption of negotiations on the India-Australia Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement .
Both Ministers discussed a range of issues during the 17th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission meeting today. Key issues included the expeditious negotiation of a bilateral CECA, resolution of tax-related issues faced by Indian software firms in Australia, ensuring increased two-way trade and the 12th Ministerial Conference of the WTO scheduled to be held at the end of this year.
Both India and Australia reaffirmed commitment to conclude a CECA, including to reach an interim agreement by December 2021 to liberalise and deepen bilateral trade in goods and services, and to conclude the negotiations on a full CECA by the end of 2022. The Joint Ministerial Commission detailed the areas that will be covered by the interim agreement consistent with Article XXIV of the General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade, including goods, services, investment, energy and resources, logistics and transport, standards, rules of origin, and sanitary and phytosanitary measures. Ministers also agreed to explore government procurement. It was agreed that there would be an exchange of offers by the end of October 2021.
Looking to build on the progress made by both countries on earlier bilateral negotiations, both Ministers agreed the need for a balanced trade agreement that encourages expanded trade and investment flows to the benefit of both of our economies, and that reflects a shared commitment to the rules-based international trading system.
Reaffirming their commitment to working together, both ministers agreed to strengthen the rules-based, transparent, non-discriminatory, open, and inclusive multilateral trading system embodied by the World Trade Organization. They also agreed to work towards an ambitious and balanced outcome at the 12th WTO Ministerial Conference  in Geneva, Switzerland.
Australia and India are important trading partners. India-Australia bilateral trade has exceeded AUD$24 billion last year. Major Indian exports to Australia are petroleum products, medicines, polished diamonds, gold jewellery, apparels etc, while key Australian exports to India include coal, LNG, alumina and non-monetary gold. In services, major Indian exports relate to travel, telecom and computer, government and financial services, while Australian services exports were principally in education and personal related travel. In 2020, India was Australia's seventh-largest trading partner and sixth largest export destination, driven by coal and international education.'
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
India’s Cumulative COVID-19 Vaccination Coverage exceeds 71.65 Cr
Recovery Rate currently at 97.48%
43,263 New Cases reported in the last 24 hours
India's Active Caseload is 1.19% of Total Cases
Weekly Positivity Rate  less than 3% for last 76 days
With the administration of 86,51,701 vaccine doses in the last 24 hours, country’s COVID-19 vaccination coverage surpassed the cumulative figure of 71.65 Cr  as per provisional reports till 7 am today. This has been achieved through 73, 56,173 sessions.
The break-up of the cumulative figureas per the provisional report till 7 am today include:
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HCWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,03,62,250
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
85,38,334
|
|
FLWs
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
1,83,34,029
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
1,37,98,266
|
|
Age Group 18-44 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
28,64,51,739
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
3,87,13,940
|
|
Age Group 45-59 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
14,03,00,422
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
6,05,11,083
|
|
Over 60 years
|
|
1st Dose
|
|
9,14,48,566
|
|
2nd Dose
|
|
4,81,38,799
|
|
Total
|
|
71,65,97,428
The Union Government is committed to accelerating the pace and expanding the scope of COVID-19 vaccination throughout the country.
The recovery of 40,567 patients in the last 24 hours has increased the cumulative tally of recovered patients  to 3, 23, 04,618.
Consequently, India’s recovery rate stands at 97.48%.
Sustained and collaborative efforts by the Centre and the States/UTs continue the trend of less than 50,000 Daily New Cases that is being reported for 74 consecutive days now.
43,263 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours.
The Active Caseload is presently 3, 93, 614. Active cases presently constitute 1.19% of the country's total Positive Cases.
The testing capacity across the country continues to be expanded. The last 24 hours saw a total of 18,17,639tests being conducted. India has so far conducted over 53.68 Cr  cumulative tests.
While testing capacity has been enhanced across the country, Weekly Positivity Rate at 2.43% remains less than 3% for the last 76 days now. The Daily Positivity rate reported to be 2.38%. The daily Positivity rate has remained below 3% for last 10 days and below 5% for 94 consecutive days now.